As part of its program activities, Academia Balkanica Europeana devotes a significant emphasis to the support of initiatives, activities and realization of projects that contribute to raising the level of education and culture in the country and the region.
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In that direction, with the support of the Ministry of Culture from June 17-19, 2024, an international scientific conference was organized under the title: Contemporary Macedonian musical creation and interpretation 2024.
 
Macedonian musical and stage creativity represents one of the pillars of Macedonian musical creativity, and accordingly, one of the main drivers of musical life in the country. Laying the foundations in the post-war period, which is also characterized by the establishment of modern musical life, the musical-scenic creativity, from then until today, records a series of significant outbursts, through which Macedonian composers present their compositional maturity and creative imagination.
 
The proceedings of this international conference were divided into 3 sessions:
 
Session 1: Contemporary Macedonian Music: Creation and Interpretation - Analysis
Session 2: Aesthetics, Media, Criticism
Session 3: Theatre, directing, dramaturgy, musicology
 
Within the sessions, discussions were devoted to the following areas:
 - The work of contemporary Macedonian composers: Discussion of new musical tendencies and compositional styles in Macedonian music and how it affects the interpretation.
- Musical interpretation in contemporary Macedonian music: Discussion about the challenges and innovations in the interpretation of contemporary Macedonian musical works.
- Contemporary musical instruments and technology: How do new technologies affect the composition and interpretation of Macedonian music?
- Intercultural influences in Macedonian music: How do different cultures and styles affect contemporary Macedonian music and its interpretation?
- Musical educational reform and creativity: How do educational institutions and programs influence the development of young musicians and composers in Macedonia?
- The music industry and the interpretation: A discussion about the role of the music industry in the promotion and interpretation of Macedonian music in a world context.
 
 
At the conference moderated by prof. Darko Marinovski and Prof. Goce Ristovski, with their papers and presentations, a large number of prominent names from the country and abroad in the field of musical stage activities took part, of which it is worth highlighting Dr. Tihomir Jovic, Olga Pango, Elizabeth Kolevska, Danica Stojanova, M.Sc., Vesna Maljanovska, M.Sc., Mirjana Pavlovska-Shulaykovska, M.Sc., Nora Bajrami, etc.

With the thematic exhibition of photographs titled "Youth perspectives from Germany and Macedonia", in the gallery of the Macedonian Cinematheque, on May 15, from 1:00 p.m., the annual event: "THE BALKANS ARE THE HEART OF EUROPE 2024 - Cultural heritage of The Balkans, an integral part of European civilization” was open.
 
At the event, organized by ACADEMIA BALKANICA EUROPEANA, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and in cooperation with the International University Europa Prima from Skopje, young artists from the region presented their performances and works (film presentations, theater plays and other cultural and artistic performances).
 
Academia Balkanica Europeana (www.ab-europeana.org) unites important creators in the fields of culture, science and art from ten Balkan countries, with the aim of enabling the cultural public and young people of the region to discover the themes and challenges of the artistic and the cultural world in its original context.
 
Among the many contents of the event, it is worth highlighting the theatrical performances "Art" by  Jasmina Reza, performed by students from the class of Prof. Dejan Projkovski and the performance of young musical artists from the classes of prof. Aleksandar Trajkovski and Prof. Darko Marinovski.
 
In the three days in which the event took place, there was a master class in photography by prof. Elena Bojadzieva-Cvetkovska, as well as a online master class on directing by the prominent director Getoarbe Mulliqi from Kosovo.
 
Also, within the framework of the manifestation, an international online conference was held, in whith a number of  important intellectuals and creators from  the region, such as Prof. Jordan Plevnes, prof. Aleksandar Prokopiev, prof. Kujtim Çashku, prof. Bashkim Shehu, prof. Ljubomir Kekenovski, etc.

Prof. Dimitar Malidanov, distinguish member of Academia Balkanica Europeana, former professor of the Department of Graphics at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Skopje, and one of the most renowned artists in Macedonia will held a lecture on the topic "The power of a dry needle", on November 10 (Friday), at 12:30 p.m., in Suli an, Skopje.

Dimitar Malidanov was born in 1946 in Sarakinovo - Vodensko, Greece. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, Ljubljana, painting, 1972. Master's degree from the Academy of Fine Arts, Ljubljana, graphics, 1975. Specialization: E.N.S. Beaux Arts, Paris, lithograph, 1976/1977. Department of Graphics. He teaches drawing, graphics and graphic techniques, in the first and second cycle of studies.


Study stays: Paris 1976/1977, Moscow 1976, Dresden 2000. Solo exhibitions: Kumanovo, Novi Sad, Bitola, 1975; Zrenjanin, Ljubljana, Maribor 1976; Paris 1977; New York 1979; Bitola 1982; Struga, Sarajevo 1985; Veles 1987; Belgrade, 1990; Ljubljana, Nova Gorica, Piran, 1995; Užice 1997; Strumica 2001; Ljubljana, Ptuj 2002; Ljubljana 2008; Skopje, 1974, 1979, 1985, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2000.

More significant group exhibitions: a total of about 250, including the International Graphic Triennial, Bitola, from 1994; International Graphic Biennale, Ljubljana, 1995; Graphics Triennial, Krakow, 1997; Triennial of graphics, Sofia, 1998; Small Format Biennale, Helsingborg, 2003.
Awards: Award M. Piade at the 4th graphic exhibition of DLUM, 1973; Kliment Ohridski redemption award for graphics, 1975; Redemption prize for graphics, Salon 13. November, Cetinje, 1980; Redemption Award for Graphics, MSU, 1981; 1st prize J.B. Benkovic, 16. Winter Salon Hercegnovi, 1982; Redemption prize for drawing, at MSU, 1983; Award of graphic colony "Smederevo", Subotica, 1989; Redemption award for drawing "Kliment Ohridski", 1989; Prize of the Triennale of Contemporary Yugoslav Graphics, Bitola, 1990; Redemption Award for graphics at MSU, DLUM, 1993; New Macedonia Redemption Award, 1st International Graphic Triennial Bitola, 1994; Premium at the International Graphic Triennial Bitola, 1997; Honorary Award, Biennale of Graphics, Varna, 1995; Grand Prix, Užice Dry Needle Biennale, 1995; Grand Prix, Winter Salon of DLUM, 2000; Recognition of Triennale Chamalieu, 2005; Award "11. October"; Award "13. November".

Resen, July 7, 2023 – The enchanting shores of Prespa  Lake came alive on July 7, 2023, as the Balkans Arts Youth Mobility Network proudly presented the premiere of their much-anticipated theater play, "Happiness is a New Idea in Europe." This groundbreaking production, comprised of young artists from Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Macedonia, promises to be a testament to the collaborative spirit and creative prowess of the Balkans region.
Organized by Academia Balkanica Europeana and held under the distinguished patronage of UNESCO, this event is a highlight at the renowned International Theater Festival "Actor of Europe." The festival, known for celebrating diverse and innovative performances, provides the perfect stage for the debut of this cross-cultural masterpiece.
The play, "Happiness is a New Idea in Europe" by Jordan Plevnesh, explores the intricate tapestry of emotions, traditions, and aspirations that define the European experience, particularly within the context of the Balkans. With a fusion of vibrant storytelling, evocative performances, and the unique perspectives of artists from five different nations, the production is a mesmerizing journey through the shared history and dreams of the Balkan youth.
"The Balkans Arts Youth Mobility Network" represents a new wave of artistic collaboration, bringing together emerging talents from different backgrounds to foster unity and mutual understanding. Their work not only showcases the diversity of the region but also highlights the common threads that connect its people.
Academia Balkanica Europeana, dedicated to promoting cultural exchange and artistic endeavors, is proud to support this initiative, recognizing the power of the arts in bridging gaps and fostering a sense of shared identity. The patronage of UNESCO further underscores the significance of this collaborative effort in promoting cultural diversity and dialogue on a global scale.

As part of its program activities, Academia Balkanica Europeana devotes a significant emphasis to the support of initiatives, activities and realization of projects that contribute to raising the level of education and culture in the country and the region.
In that direction, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, from June 7-9, 2023, an international scientific conference was organized under the title: Contemporary trends in Macedonian music and stage creation.
 
Macedonian musical and stage creativity represents one of the pillars of Macedonian musical creativity, and accordingly, one of the main drivers of musical life in our country. Laying the foundations in the post-war period, which is also characterized by the establishment of modern musical life, the musical-scenic creativity, from then until today, records a series of significant outbursts, through which Macedonian composers present their compositional maturity and creative imagination.
 
The papers of this international conference were devoted to the following areas:
 
- Macedonian operas in the 21st century
- Macedonian ballets in the 21st century
- Macedonian artists in the Macedonian music-stage creation
- The chamber works of contemporary composers
- Vocal-instrumental works in the 21st century
- The aesthetics of musical-scenic works
- Macedonian contemporary creativity on the world stage
 
At the conference moderated by prof. Darko Marinovski and Prof. Goce Ristovski, with their papers and presentations, a large number of prominent names from the country and abroad in the field of musical stage activities took part. 

 
With the exhibition of models and illustrations from animated films under the title "The Balkans in permanent animation", in the gallery of the MMacedonian Cinematheque, on May 10, from 1:00 p.m., the annual event: "THE BALKANS ARE THE HEART OF EUROPE 2023 - The Balkans, a spiritual source of European civilization” will be open.
 
At the event, organized by ACADEMIA BALKANICA EUROPEANA, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and in cooperation with the International University Europa Prima from Skopje, young artists from the region will present their performances and works (film presentations, theater plays and other cultural and artistic performances).
 
Academia Balkanica Europeana (www.ab-europeana.org) unites important creators in the fields of culture, science and art from ten Balkan countries, with the aim of enabling the cultural public and young people of the region to discover the themes and challenges of the artistic and the cultural world in its original context.
 
Among the many contents of the event, it is worth highlighting the theatrical performances "Chekhov's Play" and "Shakespeare Dreams" by students from the class of Prof. Dejan Projkovski and the performance of young musical artists from the classes of prof. Aleksandar Trajkovski and Prof. Darko Marinovski.
 
During the three days in which the event will take place, a master class in animation by prof. Krste Gospodinovski, as well as a online master class on acting by the famous actor and director Laert Vasili.
 
Also, within the framework of the manifestation, an international online conference will be held, in which a number of  important intellectuals and creators from Macedonia and the region will participate, such as Prof. Jordan Plevnes, prof. Aleksandar Prokopiev, prof. Elizabeta Sheleva, prof. Bashkim Shehu, Prof. Haqif Mulliqi, prof. Ljubomir Kekenovski, etc.

,In Sarajevo, on February 23th, 2023, the Gradimir Gojer - Half Century in Theater and Literature Manifestation opens at the Bosniak Institute - Foundation Adil Zulfikarpašić.
The first part presents an exhibition of theatrical material on directing (130 theater plays), overall artistic involvement in the theater, and on literary activity (63 books).
Academician Esad Duraković will open the exhibition with an appropriate speech.
The exhibition will be opened on February 23th, 2023 and will last until March 16th, 2023.
The second part of the Manifestation will present the conversation of Balkan intellectuals about Gojer's work.
The third part will be a promotion of Goyer's recently released trilogy OVER THE BOARD I - III ((Izazovi književnosti, Pirovi kazališta and Skice)
The fourth part of the event will be the promotion of the book by Svetlana Broz: Galaxy Gojer - life and work.

Congratulations to Academician Gojer!
Academia Balkanica Europeana is very proud to announce this event in Sarajevo, dedicated to the half a century creative activity of our member Gradimir Gojer. He's one of the most prominent intellectuals from the Balkan region, and persistent builder of bridges between the cultures and nations, always coming from the perspective of EU integration. He perceives the Balkans, Europe and the entire world, as a field of artistic expression. 
On 29th October 2017, in the Grand Hall of the National Theater Bucharest, he was one of the 17 founders of Academia Balkanica Europeana, and he coveys its spirit in all of his creative endeavors, books, with a firm believe in the motto of  ABE: The Balkans are the Heart of Europe.
Dear Academician, dear brother Gojer,
We cannot be at this event with you in Sarajevo, but with our hearts and minds we're always with you - from here to eternity!

Jean-Patrick Connerade, Honorary President of ABE
Jordan Plevnes, President of ABE 
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​At the end of January, Georges Banu (1943-2023), one of the biggest names in world’s theater criticism, died suddenly in Paris. His impressive creative oeuvre, in the international echo after his departure, is compared to Victor Hugo's thought about Balzac: In his life he had more works than days!
His author books on Peter Brook, Giorgio Strehler, Antoine Vitez, Ariana Mnushkin, as well as the biographies dedicated to Bertold Brecht, Jerzy Grotowski and Tadeusz Kantor, enter the inimitable anthological reaches of the creative odysseys of these legends of the world theater, that the spirit of Banu knew how to sublimate and leave them as a legacy for future generations. As the long-time president of the World Association of Theater Critics, he cruised all the meridians and in his endless pilgrimage, from the theaters of the world's capitals to the smallest theaters, between Africa and Asia.
His texts about contemporary directors Luc Bondi, Janis Kokos, Christoph Warlikowski, Patrice Chereau, Christian Lupa and others, were written with such a type of erudition that one of the world's most famous directors, Thomas Ostermeier, on the news of Georges Bunu's death, said: Georges Bunu had a unique and inimitable spirit. He accompanied us all with his criticism based on endless love and his character, and in his eyes we read the living archive of the European theater.
Born in Buzau, Romania, his entire academic career, together with his wife Monique Borie-Banu, was spent at the Sorbonne's Institute of Theater Studies and generations of critics and theater scholars, lovers of European and world theater, as former French culture minister Françoise Niessen, will bear the indelible traces of the spirit of Bunu.
Considering his origin, he was, and remained for his entire life, deeply connected with the Balkans and the terzors of its culture. On October 29, 2017 at the National Theater in Bucharest, he was among the seventeen Balkan creators and intellectuals, who founded the Academia Balkanica Europeana, as the first supranational organization that promotes the spiritual memory of the Balkans on a European pedestal.
Macedonia had the honor to welcome him as a guest at Europa Prima University in 2015 and at the International Theater Festival Actor of Europe in 2017, during the announcement of Ion Caramitru and Marcel Bozonnet as Actors of Europe.
Another curiosity connects Georges Banu with Macedonian culture. Shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Banu publishes the encyclopedic issue of the Art Press magazine, which gathers all the world's theater creators under the title: Theater between the past, present and future. In that thematic issue, the first text in French by the then young Macedonian playwright, living in Paris, Jordan Plevnes, was published, with the title: Prohibitions in the theater of the 20th century.
The irony of fate wanted the last text of Georges Bunu to be the foreword in the latest play by Jordan Plevnes, "Cyril and Methodius - who are you?", which will be published by the Parisian publisher "House of Europe and the Orient" in early spring 2023 .
The title of this preface is: "Jordan Plevnes as a planetary writer".
To him be eternal glory!

 
Type: Theathre Performance
Country: N. Macedonia
City: Skopje, Resen
Organization: UNESCO, Major Programme IV – Culture / Academia Balkanica Europeana
Eligibility: Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, N. Macedonia
Entry Fee: No
 
Project description:
Foundation of Balkans arts youth mobility network, through the initial project - a production of a theatre play/performance, which will be premiered at the International Theatre Festival Actor of Europe 2023.
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The preparation of the performance will be carried through a series working sessions for young artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania and N. Macedonia (one actor and one artist: director, set designer, costume designer, dramatist, musician, from each country).

The participants will be guided and supervised by the proven professionals from the field of arts and culture, lecturers/trainers for workshops.

The whole project will be carried out under the mentorship of the prominent theatre authors Jordan Plevnes and Dejan Projkovski.

Project’s target group are young artists from the WB Region: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and N. Macedonia.

Participants in this project are divided into these categories:
 1. Five (5) young professional actors (22-30), participants in the working sessions for production of a theatre performance, 1 from each of WB’s countries;

 2. Five (5) young professional authors (22-30) (dramatist, director, musician, costume designer, set designer), participants in the working sessions, one from each of the countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania and N. Macedonia);

The participants will gain unique opportunity for improvement of their professional and intercultural competencies, as well as enhancing their network and opening possibilities for participation in creative projects in future.
 
After the initial preparation of the project and selection of the participants and lecturers/trainers,  a total of four  seven days working sessions for the purpose of creation and preparation of the theatre play will be organized, three in Skopje, in the period from March to June 2023, and the forth in July (6th-10th) 2023, in Resen, at the International Theatre Festival “Actor of Europe”.
 
An event - Forum will be organized, based on the title/subject “Balkans arts youth mobility network”, (July 2023, at the ITF Actor of Europe) which will feature these young artists, their thoughts and opinions, during their artistic endeavor in this project.  The other participants on the Forum will be guests and participants from the ITF Actor of Europe. In the same time, this will mark the project as a base for the potential creation of “Balkan Mobility Arts Centre”.

The theatre performance will be premiered at The International Theatre Festival – Actor of Europe 2023 in Prespa region, N. Macedonia. (11 July 2023).

Participants will attend the whole festival in Prespa (6-11 July 2023). The final results will be presented through digital media in all WB countries. As a part of sustainability of the project, we and our partners will put maximum efforts results to be presented at least in one city from each country of the project: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. Cultural visit trip will be organized for the participants from Resen to Ohrid (UNESCO city).  
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For all categories of the target groups, gender equality will be taken under consideration, and candidates with fewer opportunities will have an advantage in the selection.

The organizer covers all the costs for travel and accommodation of the participants.

The participants must be able to adjust their schedule to be able to travel and attend the sessions according to the dynamics of the project.  

How to apply:
Please apply on the following email address: [email protected]
using  the reference <BAYMN APPLICATION > in the email title, with:

• A brief bio about the artist / author
• Photograph;
• Artwork (costumes, set design, photos/links from performances) (images in jpeg format, up to 5MB each image), and/or text;
• Details of the artwork (title, size, medium etc.)
• Website and social media (if applicable);
• Statement confirming you are the author of the original artwork and it does not infringe the rights of any third party (if applicable).

 
Expiration date:  Friday, February 20, 2023
Website: http://ab-europeana.org/
 

Academia Balkanica Europeana announces a call for papers for the international scientific conference (June 7-9, 2023) with the title:
 
CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN MACEDONIAN MUSICAL AND STAGE CREATION
 
Macedonian musical and stage creativity represents one of the pillars of Macedonian musical creativity, and accordingly, one of the main drivers of musical life in our country. Laying the foundations in the post-war period, which is also characterized by the establishment of modern musical life, the musical-scenic creativity, from then until today, records a series of significant outbursts, through which Macedonian composers present their compositional maturity and creative imagination.
Although the experience of domestic composers in the creation of vocal-instrumental works, with the participation of an orchestra as an equal supporting force with vocal elements, is relatively modest, however, it can be concluded that it deviated from the creative desire to contribute in this field to the domestic musical literature . Thanks to that urge, today, Macedonian musical literature contains several opera and ballet works, as well as oratorios, signed by prominent Macedonian composers, which incorporate part of their characteristic and recognizable compositional expression.
This creative corpus represents a solid base for research and analysis, from several scientific, historical and interdisciplinary aspects. That is why the topic of the conference is dedicated to Macedonian musical and stage creativity, with an emphasis on contemporary trends.
Papers at this international conference can be dedicated to one of the following areas:
 
- Macedonian operas in the 21st century
- Macedonian ballets in the 21st century
- Macedonian artists in the Macedonian music-stage creation
- The chamber works of contemporary composers
- Vocal-instrumental works in the 21st century
- The aesthetics of musical-scenic works
- Macedonian contemporary creativity on the world stage
 
Individual presentations of up to 15 minutes are planned;
Panel discussions with multiple presenters, up to 10 minutes for each presenter.
 
 
Applications can be submitted to the email address [email protected] until February 15, 2023, with an abstract (up to 200 words) and a short biography of the participant (up to 150 words). Notification of accepted papers is until March 10, 2023.
 
The conference will be held in the Cinematheque of RSM.
 
With respect,
Organizing Committee of the International Conference

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​Академија Балканика Еуропеана објавува повик за трудови за меѓународната научна конференција (7-9 јуни 2023 година) со наслов:
 
СОВРЕМЕНИТЕ ТЕКОВИ ВО МАКЕДОНСКОТО МУЗИЧКО-СЦЕНСКО ТВОРЕШТВО
 
Македонското музичко-сценско творештво претставува еден од стожерите на македонското музичко творештво, а согласно тоа, и еден од главните двигатели на музичкиот живот во нашата држава. Поставувајќи ги основите во поствоениот период, кој се карактеризира и со воспоставување на современиот музички живот, музичкото-сценско творештво, оттогаш, па до денес, бележи низа значајни изблици, преку кои македонските композитори ја презентираат својата композиторска зрелост и творечка имагинација.
Иако искуството на домашните композитори во создавањето на вокално-инструментални дела, со учество на оркестар како една рамноправна носечка сила со вокалните елементи е релативно скромно, сепак, може да се заклучи дека тоа отстапувало пред творечката желба за придонесување на ова поле во домашната музичка литература. Благодарение на тој порив, денес, македонската музичка литература содржи повеќе оперски и балетски дела, како и ораториуми, потпишани од истакнати македонски композитори, кои вградуваат дел од својот карактеристичен и препознатлив композиторски израз.
Овој творечки корпус, претставува солидна база за истражување и анализирање, од повеќе научни, историски и интердисциплинарни аспекти. Токму затоа, темата на конференцијата е посветена на македонско музичко-сценско творештво, со акцент на современите текови.
Трудовите на оваа меѓународна конференција, можат да бидат посветени на една од следниве области:
 
- Македонските опери во 21 век
- Македонските балети во 21 век
- Македонските уметници во македонското музичко-сценско творештво
- Камерното творештво на современите композитори
- Вокално-инструменталните дела во 21 век
- Естетиката на музичко-сценските дела
- Македонското современо творештво на сцените во светот


Предвидени се поединечни презентации до 15 минути;
Панел дискусии со повеќе излагачи, до 10 минути за секој излагач.


 
Пријавите може да се достават на email адреса [email protected]  до 15 февруари 2023 година, со апстракт (најмногу до 200 збора) и кратка биографија на учесникот (најмногу до 150 збора). Известувањето за прифатените трудови е до 10 март 2023 година.
 
Конференцијата ќе се одржи во Кинотека на РСМ.
 
Со почит,
Организационен одбор на Меѓународната конференција